The short answer: Eid salah is two rak'ahs prayed in congregation after sunrise, with extra takbirs, followed by a khutbah. There is no adhan or iqamah. Zakat al-Fitr is a small charity due on every Muslim in the family, including children, and must be given before the Eid prayer.
Eid al-Fitr 2027
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027, depending on the moon. See Eid al-Fitr 2027.
How to pray Eid salah
- Intention in the heart to pray two rak'ahs of Eid salah behind the imam.
- First rak'ah: opening takbir, then the extra takbirs, raising the hands with each; then Al-Fatiha and a surah.
- Second rak'ah: extra takbirs (before or after the recitation, depending on the school), then ruku', sujud and finish the prayer as normal.
- Khutbah: listen to the sermon after the prayer.
| School | Extra takbirs |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | 3 in the first rak'ah (before recitation), 3 in the second (after recitation, before ruku') |
| Shafi'i | 7 in the first rak'ah, 5 in the second, both before recitation |
| Maliki and Hanbali | 6 in the first after the opening takbir, 5 in the second before recitation |
Follow your imam. If you miss an extra takbir, the prayer is still valid.
Sunnahs of Eid morning
- Ghusl, best clothes and, for men, a little perfume.
- Eat an odd number of dates before leaving on Eid al-Fitr (Bukhari).
- Say the takbir on the way: *Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar, Allahu akbar wa lillahil-hamd.*
- Go by one route and return by another (Bukhari).
- Bring the children, including those who don't pray; the Prophet ﷺ asked that even young girls attend the Eid gathering (Bukhari and Muslim).
Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana)
- Who pays: every Muslim with food beyond their needs for the day of Eid pays for themselves and their dependants, including children (Bukhari and Muslim, from Ibn Umar).
- How much: one *sa'* (about 2.5–3 kg) of a staple food such as dates, wheat, barley or rice per person. Many communities, following the Hanafi view, give its value in money; your local mosque or charity announces the amount each year.
- When: before the Eid prayer. It may be given a day or two earlier. Giving it after the prayer counts only as ordinary charity (Abu Dawud).
- Who receives it: the poor and needy, so they can enjoy Eid too.
Involve your children
Let your child hand over the Zakat al-Fitr or press "give" with you, and explain why: so that nobody is hungry on Eid. See also Ramadan activities for kids and our zakat guide.
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